Yesterday we speculated about the mystery GOP Convention speaker. Our guess: A Ronald Reagan hologram. Either great minds think alike or we sparked interest.

Ann Romney speaks [convention listens] Earn a ticket [Virgin Mobile Freefest] Stop sign cameras [get ready] Santorum gets handsy [like really damn handsy] Photo by Andrew Benson

When celebrities at your convention are few and far between, it’s no surprise that this kind of thing would happen. Legendary GOP strategist Karl Rove was seen getting the rock star treatment inside the Tampa Bay Times Forum as the 2012 Republican National Convention officially got underway. As delegates began …

FDC has sent a dream team down to Tampa to cover the ins and outs of the RNC, the famous folks, the inside scoop, the best parties and the behind the scenes fun that never makes it to the big screen. This isn’t your grandpa’s regular ol’ coverage, bless his Republican soul. Below you’ll find a running timeline of rants, quotes, pictures and commentary from the GOP whirlwind hurricane that is taking over Florida this week. Enjoy and stay Famous.

Bracing [New Orleans] Trump out [GOP convention] Arlington’s version of Breaking Bad [busted] We Love Beantown [coming soon] Photo by JasonianPhotography

Look out New Orleans [Isaac] Will RNC get overshadowed? [Likely] Should the Nats pick up the bill? [Metro money] Rep. Crowley sings along [Carly Rae Jepson] By Marc Tomik

Doggie doo on shoe [Pelosi’s remarks] iPhone 5 parody [video] Lies [Capitol Hill times] Be sexy [Harper] Photo by thisisbossi via the FamousDC Flickr Group

One year ago we all survived the DC quake. A look back: Washington DC Earthquake #DCQuake 2011  Today, we are all survivors. The DC Earthquake crashed FamousDC. But do not worry. Together, we will rebuild. RELATED: DC Earthquake Devastation [PICS] Take it away Carole King!  

Ah, August.  Recess is in full swing, the oppressive heat has eased, and summer produce is booming.  Give these easy, seasonal recipes a whirl — after all, less time spent in the kitchen means more time soaking up the last rays of summer. Photo credit: Adrianna

With the party conventions rapidly approaching [as well as a potential hurricane], we thought it would be helpful to highlight some of the events. Below is a list of some of the events happening in Tampa, as well as some featured parties that are already generating huge buzz and will certainly be hard tickets to snag. Famously Featured Nuestra Noche: Midnight in Ybor (hosted by Future Majority Party & ACU Late Night Speakeasy) Featuring Willy Chirino & DJ Nino Location: The Cuban Club, 2010 Republica De Cuba (by Thave), Ybor City, Tampa, FL Time: 8/27/2012 at 10:00pm – 2:00am Regarded as one of the hottest tickets in Tampa, Willy Chirino and DJ Nino are sure to heat things up in Tampa.

Can anyone explain why? [Obama photo] Make voting social [Facebook] WTF [Atlantic] Climbing adventures [punch it up] Photo by Noe Todorovich via the FamousDC Photo Group

Whoever is working the morning desk hasn’t had their second cup of coffee yet. h/t Alex Ward

Top reasons to leave work early during recess [infographic] Do elephants like hurricanes? [might find out] Suck it in [airlines cutting legroom] Metro power outages [no better place, right?] Washington Monument didn’t sink [official] Photo by tdr28 via the FamousDC Photo Group

Top earning towns [Bethesda, MD] Conventions set to rock out [party time] Rick’s campaign underwater [still] After 500 losses, it’s time for Teddy to win [honest Abe agrees] By ZanyShani

Invest in the Nats [money] Pelosi jokes about Paul Ryan [Fallon] Reach the voters [Entertainment Tonight] Good friends [Clooney and Obama] By thisisbossi